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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T40 MGUMOT history

T40 MGU is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 135,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
135,737 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 MGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 MGU was last recorded at 135,737 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 11,482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,255 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,482 miles
Average per year
9,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,737 miles
  • 2025 – 124,255 miles
  • 2024 – 116,549 miles
  • 2023 – 98,330 miles
  • 2022 – 89,348 miles
  • 2021 – 82,001 miles
  • 2020 – 80,909 miles
  • 2019 – 63,129 miles
  • 2018 – 57,995 miles
  • 2017 – 51,146 miles
  • 2016 – 44,821 miles
  • 2015 – 36,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,737 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,737 miles (+11,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    135,737 miles
    Test number
    801984878353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass124,255 miles (+7,706)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    124,255 miles
    Test number
    443927170917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,549 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,549 miles
    Test number
    103031900722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,547 miles (+18,217)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,547 miles
    Test number
    532007356944
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  5. Pass98,330 miles (+8,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    98,330 miles
    Test number
    228631268651
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass89,348 miles (+7,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    89,348 miles
    Test number
    867947083761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass82,001 miles (+1,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    82,001 miles
    Test number
    831933178755
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass80,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,909 miles
    Test number
    878327235564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,909 miles (+17,780)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,909 miles
    Test number
    557393690658
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass63,129 miles (+5,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,129 miles
    Test number
    415824524292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass57,995 miles (+6,849)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,995 miles
    Test number
    706089399517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,146 miles (+6,325)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,146 miles
    Test number
    901185077248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,821 miles (+8,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,821 miles
    Test number
    720596524507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
  14. Pass36,236 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,236 miles
    Test number
    349691085108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail36,234 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,234 miles
    Test number
    906743175116
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Questions about T40 MGU

Does T40 MGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 MGU is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 MGU?
The MOT on T40 MGU is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 MGU done?
T40 MGU was recorded at 135,737 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 9,189 miles a year.
Has T40 MGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 MGU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T40 MGU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T40 MGU find?
T40 MGU passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; rear fluid leak, but not excessive.

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